Kelsey has been part of the Orchards team for over 16 years, starting her career as a foster care worker and growing into a number of leadership roles supporting children and families along the way. Today, she serves as the Program Officer of Placement Services, where she oversees Foster Care, Adoption, Licensing, and family preservation programs, with a strong focus on supporting families involved in the foster care system.

Kelsey is passionate about ensuring quality care and accountability, and she works closely with her teams to maintain compliance with Child Placing Agency Licensing Rules and contractual standards. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Michigan State University and her master’s in social work from Wayne State University. Kelsey is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and also enjoys mentoring and helping to supervise interns at the agency.